Packer Cups
Packer Cup Overview
- Packer cups are essential components used in oil and gas well servicing to create reliable seals within the casing or tubing. Unlike swab cups, which are designed to lift fluids, packer cups are used to isolate zones, control fluid movement, and direct pressure during operations such as cementing, acidizing, steaming, and injection.
- These cups are typically mounted on packer tools and expand under compression to form a tight seal against the casing wall. This seal ensures that fluids or gases are contained or diverted to specific sections of the well, enabling targeted treatment or testing. Depending on the application, packer cups are available in various designs, including all-rubber, wire-reinforced, and threaded options for tool compatibility.
- Manufactured from high-performance rubber compounds and reinforced with metal inserts or spring steel as needed, our packer cups are built for durability, chemical resistance, and repeatable sealing performance in both low and high-pressure environments. Their versatility and strength make them a trusted solution for effective well control across a wide range of downhole operations..
Product Detail
The Regular Basket Cup features a single basket insert, offering greater stiffness compared to wire inserts. This design allows the rubber to expand with minimal rebound, providing a firmer set in its application. It offers an alternative choice for those requiring specific lip flexibility and setting preferences in their packer cups.
Double Basket inserts are engineered for exceptional stability and durability, tailored for heavy-duty applications in extreme conditions. These oilfield packer cups are reinforced with double baskets, making them the least flexible yet most resistant to high pressures. This design ensures they excel in continuous operations such as well washing, where more flexible cups might not perform as effectively. Their robust construction delivers reliable performance in demanding environments.
The All-Rubber Cup is made entirely from high-quality, abrasion-resistant rubber with a reinforced base, similar to wire packer cups but without any metal. This design significantly increases flexibility and reduces wear and tear, making it ideal for diverse applications where adaptability is crucial.
Threaded and All-Rubber Threaded Packer Cups are specifically designed for steaming applications, featuring an integrated threaded insert that simplifies the connection to assemblies or tools. It's important to note that these cups are not suitable for high-pressure wash processes.
The Threaded Packer Cup features an integrated threaded insert for quick and easy connection to tools or assemblies, streamlining setup. Available in various materials and sizes, it is adaptable to multiple well conditions. Designed primarily for low-pressure applications like steaming or isolating water zones, this cup is not suitable for high-pressure washes. However, its customizable inserts and rubber compounds make it versatile for a range of other applications.
These Packer Cups are ideal for low-pressure applications such as acidizing, steaming, or cementing. Their unique one-piece design features a steel bushing and steel spring wires. These cups can be customized with a variety of elastomers to meet specific application requirements.
Why Our Packer Cups
Our packer cups are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern oilfield operations. Each cup is designed to deliver a reliable seal under compression, ensuring effective zone isolation and fluid control in a wide range of downhole applications, from steaming and acidizing to cementing and injection. What sets our packer cups apart is the quality of materials and attention to performance in the field. We use high-grade, abrasion- and chemical-resistant rubber compounds that maintain sealing integrity under harsh conditions, including high temperatures, corrosive fluids, and variable well pressures. Reinforcements such as wire inserts, spring steel, or threaded bases are integrated based on application needs, providing added strength without compromising flexibility where it's required. Available in multiple styles—wire-reinforced, all-rubber, heavy-duty, and threaded—our packer cups are built to fit standard tool assemblies and deliver consistent, repeatable performance. Whether you're isolating a zone for treatment or blocking off a water-bearing section, our cups provide the durability, sealing power, and operational confidence needed for efficient and safe well servicing.
Applications
Our packer cups are built for critical well operations that demand precise zone isolation and controlled fluid placement. They perform reliably in cementing, acidizing, steaming, and injection applications, maintaining a strong seal under both low and high-pressure conditions. Designed for durability and consistency, they ensure efficient treatment, reduced risk, and greater operational control in even the most challenging downhole environments.
In high-pressure wells, the structural integrity of the cup becomes critical. Our reinforced designs ensure a consistent seal and maintain their shape under greater force, allowing for effective operation without deformation or premature wear.
Built to handle abrasive and corrosive downhole environments, including wells with sand, scale, or gas interference, our swab cups perform reliably under tough conditions. They are available in a variety of configurations to match the required load capacity, whether lifting heavy fluid columns or handling lighter recovery tasks.
From day-to-day fluid removal to specialized applications such as gas venting, water zone isolation, or fluid level management, our swab cups offer the strength, versatility, and long service life needed to support safe and efficient well servicing operations.